Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

interpersonal skills to consult with clients

reading skills to interpret

maps

plans

documents

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

selfmanagement skills to

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

apply decision making

organise work methodically

source organise and apply information

use recording equipment

use photographic equipment

use personal protective equipment PPE

use applicable information technology

use communications equipment twoway radio mobile phone

oral communication skills to

request advice or further information

listen actively

consult

follow instructions

written communication skills to

write reports

document waste audit objectives

develop surveys

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

waste types streams and characteristics

resource recovery options

occupational health and safety OHS requirements relating to

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks in a waste management environment

identification of

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste audit planning including

analysing waste practices

outlining possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste audit

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

incorporating types of client waste management surveys and their uses

using most effective auditing methods to meet client needs

conducting site scoping

estimating resource needs

identifying hazards and risks safely and efficiently

waste audit processes including

visual assessment procedures

available reprocessing options

material densities

sampling and recording techniques

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

potential hazards and risks

service requirements for waste audits including

duty of care

legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

organisational pricing schedules

organisational requirements and structure including workplace communication channels and procedures

waste management hierarchy

waste management options

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by discussion relaying how to plan a waste audit

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

determine a variety of audit objectives

consult effectively with client to obtain information and support for audit strategy

thoroughly scope waste audit site

observe OHS requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals

Method of assessment

The process of planning waste audits must meet the objectives of the client and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in audit of waste plans

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function for example

CPPWMTA Carry out waste audits

CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits

CPPWMTA Review evaluate and document waste assessment findings

CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.

Clientincludes:

Waste audit purpose and requirements may include:

Information relating to site and client operations must include:

Audit methodology includes:

Site may include:

Waste characteristics may include:

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

Hazards and risks may include:

Client requirements are found in:

Personnel requirements may include:

Equipment requirementsinclude:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

Guidelines on use of waste management survey may include:

Waste management survey methodology could include:

Waste site purpose includes: